State House moves bills on gun control amid hearings
Lawmakers support a domestic violence gun bill and oppose red flag and related measures. Rep. Barbin says if guns are removed for danger there must be mental health treatment. Nesbit opposes both bills for bypassing full hearings. Judiciary panel eyes more gun control steps including universal background checks.
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State House poised to pass school safety and higher ed budget
The House appropriations committee advanced a spending bill funding metal detectors and police for schools, plus increased funding for K-12 and higher education. Rep. Joseph Marosek praised the plan while Rep. Fred Keller called it OK as tax revenues improve.
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Wilmington district adopts budget with tax hike
Wilmington area school board approves a 3.1 percent tax rate under the state index and plans a January budget presentation and spring voter vote. With a 147000 gap between revenue and expenses, the district uses a 4.8 million fund balance, while trustees debate further cuts and anticipate a 2024 500000 balloon payment on renovations and bonds. Board members urge preserving programs and avoiding tax increases where possible.
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